Healthy Hot Chocolate

This time of year I start craving hot chocolate. Something warm, sweet and nourishing that’s healthy and not going to start turning me into a marshmallow during winter. Buy good quality cocoa powder for this one. I vary from raw varieties such as loving Earth to quality cocoa powders such as Callebaut or Valrhona that make delicious hot chocolates. Cocoa contains beta-carotene, calcium, zinc, iron, potassium, chromium and in particular magnesium that can help with bone mineralization, muscle contraction and immune function. When drinking hot chocolate, it’s best to drink out of a large mug or bowl because your senses pick up every aroma coming out from the steaming hot milk – The taste and smell of vanilla bean, cinnamon and cacao nourish your soul and warm the body. Enjoy!

Hi Teresa
I absolutley love your web page, I now put my laptop on my kitchen bench and cook from your pages.
Was wondering about the hot chocolate – where is best to purchase these special cocoa’s ?
I am in South Melbourne area.
Callebaut or Valrhona
thanks
Michelle :)

I make our hot chocolate similar way but instead of milk, I put 1 tbsp cashew spread in the mixture to each portion. While I heat it up, cashew nut spread makes the liquid ticker and creamy. It’s really yummy.
Yesterday I put a few drops of peppermint essence into our hot chocolate and my family loved it :)

Hi Teresa
After reading your chocolate cake recipe article in Women’s Fitness magazine I checked out your website, hot chocolate is my comfort drink so I’m glad I found this healthier version. I made it last night and it’s worth the extra few seconds to make it and it tasted delicious and not artificial like packet brands.
Thanks so much! I will be making your other recipes for sure.
Laura x

Just commenced whole food challenge this week, & what a beautiful find your hot choco is. Using raw food cacao for the first time, thank you what a treat without the guilt, loving your work Theresa!!!!